Production Engineer

[Open Air Cinema]

Summer Screens Open Air Cinema is looking for production engineers to work on a fixed term contract basis until the end of September.

 

The Production Engineer will:

 

• Prepare and check equipment for the event at the company warehouse
• On site delivery of the technical event production of Summer Screens events to include AV, sound, lighting and power distribution
• Ensure the event is delivered to the highest possible standards
• Assisting with rigging and de-rigging of events
• On-site implementation of all H&S requirements, safely following the company Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• Work closely with the Event Manager and other colleagues to deliver the best experience possible for the audience
• Carry out site visits where necessary

Desired skills:

 

• Proven experience within live event production, with broad knowledge across all areas of technical production including AV, lighting, sound and power distribution
• Experience managing and implementing H&S policies in a live event environment
• Calm in a crisis, flexible and adaptable, pro-active with excellent interpersonal skills
• A motivated team player with a commitment to quality and professionalism
• A good communicator with an enthusiastic, positive, can-do attitude
• Computer literate
• Full UK driving license

Initial fixed term contract July – September 2021.

 

Based in Reading but due to the nature of the work you will also be required to travel to events around the country and occasionally stay away.

 

£26,100 – £36,540 (pro rata) based on experience, average 4 day week.

 

28 days holiday.

 

Freelance/self-employed contractors are welcome as well as employees currently on furlough.

 

To apply, please send you CV and covering email to jobs@summerscreens.co.uk